State-Licensed Facility Inspections
The fire inspection required for licensing is performed by the Fire Company Inspection Program Area Advisor. Questions may be addressed to the Advisor through (619) 533-4400.
State Fire Marshal's Fire Safety Inspection Request
Facilities licensed by the Department of Health Services and Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, are required to have a fire clearance inspection in order to be licensed.
The request for an inspection comes through the State Fire Marshal's office. When an official "Fire Safety Inspection Request" is routed to the Fire Prevention Bureau, there is no charge for the inspection.
Pre-Inspection
Facilities licensed by Community Care Licensing may request a "Pre-inspection" prior to the fire clearance request routed through the State Fire Marshal's office.
The inspection will provide information about building and fire code requirements which must be met in order to become licensed.
There is a fee for a pre-inspection. The fee is $50 when the number of occupants in the facility will be 25 or less and $100 when the number will be 26 or more.
To request a pre-inspection, a Special Survey (PDF: 566K) form must be completed. The information which must be included on the form is: the applicant's name and the business name, if appropriate, as well as the address of the applicant, business, and the job site. Under "COMMENTS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR REQUIREMENTS," indicate why the inspection is needed. Sign and date the application. The application must be accompanied by a check payable to the "City Treasurer."
The application should be mailed, along with the check, to:
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San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
Fire Prevention Bureau
1010 2nd Ave, Ste. 300, San Diego, CA 92101
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Large Family Day-Care
A large family day-care is a facility licensed by Community Care Licensing in which care is provided for nine to fourteen children in a home.
See a checklist for Large Family Day-Care (PDF: 39K) fire safety requirements. Anyone wishing to facilitate approval from the department for his/her license should follow these guidelines prior to the fire inspection.
Other Licensed Facilities
Other facilities may require a fire inspection as well in order to obtain a license, but the request will be made directly by the facility to Fire Prevention Bureau. These may include residential group care facilities licensed by the Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs as well as non-public schools and agencies licensed by the Department of Education.
When the occupancy is not a State Fire Marshal occupancy (that is, a Residential, Educational or Institutional occupancy), a fee of $190 is charged.
Follow the same procedure described under Pre-Inspection to request a Special Survey inspection.
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